Pain Relief: How Physical and Massage Therapy Help
Pain is the body's way of signaling distress.
Acute pain (sudden onset), whether from an injury or after surgery, is usually accompanied by inflammation. The area may be swollen and warm. Cryotherapy (ice) and rest are often helpful in managing acute pain. Physical and massage therapy can reduce the symptoms of inflammation, decreasing swelling and pain, to help speed the body's natural healing process.
Chronic pain (long duration) may indicate that the body's pain signals have gotten "stuck" and assistance may be needed to help "reset" the pain symptoms. Physical therapy modalities such as electrical stimulation and moist heat often provide welcome relief. Manual therapy and massage can help address both the pain symptoms and the underlying cause of the pain. Precise exercises can also be useful to restore pain-free function.
The longer the duration of pain, the more challenging it can be to become pain-free again--but improvement is always possible.
Our bodies are designed to seek balance and healing.
I will support you and work with you to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Pain is the body's way of signaling distress.
Acute pain (sudden onset), whether from an injury or after surgery, is usually accompanied by inflammation. The area may be swollen and warm. Cryotherapy (ice) and rest are often helpful in managing acute pain. Physical and massage therapy can reduce the symptoms of inflammation, decreasing swelling and pain, to help speed the body's natural healing process.
Chronic pain (long duration) may indicate that the body's pain signals have gotten "stuck" and assistance may be needed to help "reset" the pain symptoms. Physical therapy modalities such as electrical stimulation and moist heat often provide welcome relief. Manual therapy and massage can help address both the pain symptoms and the underlying cause of the pain. Precise exercises can also be useful to restore pain-free function.
The longer the duration of pain, the more challenging it can be to become pain-free again--but improvement is always possible.
Our bodies are designed to seek balance and healing.
I will support you and work with you to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.